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Kim, thanks for the great update.:) I hope that you'll also do well at the other interview and will be offered both jobs so you can pick which company you'd like to work for. Good luck and more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way.:)
You mean I have to keep my fingers crossed all day today too? :eek: Do you know how hard it is working like that?? Well done so far! Good luck today!
As often happens to me I come upon a thread after much of the *action* has already happened. :) From the start of this thread, which I have just read from the beginning, I felt in my heart that you'd have the job by the time I finished reading. You are just WAAAYYYYYY too talented to not have someone grab you up. Now there are potentially two employers wanting you! No surprise there! ;) Kim I hope that whatever is the best *fit* will be the one you go with. I am sure they will both offer you a job. See how much confidence I have in you. :cool: Don't let a silly little thing like a computer worry you. Anyone can learn things on a computer but very few people have the innate talent that you have. Fingers crossed for you but I know you won't even need that. ;)
I have to agree with Pam, Kim. I'm chuckling at you being so surprised that people want you to work for them. After having interviewed hundreds of prospects in my last job, I know that you have 150% of what anybody/everybody is looking for in an employee. I have no doubt in my mind that you'll be working very soon and offers will still continue to pour in. You may not realize it but you're one of the most clever and resourceful people I've ever had the pleasure to be acquainted with. You'll do well in anything you do :) :) :)
Awww shucks guys, I'm blushing here! Thanks for the compliments.
Right now, this creative girl is one exhausted girl. I was up all night trying to figure out what I'm going to be tested on this afternoon. I managed to get one concept but the other just blows my mind. I did warn him I have never usaed that function.... what else can I do?
Well, now I'm off for round 2 of the interview! :)
Then I'm coming home and going to sleep! :p
Interviews are like buses - you wait ages for one and then just when you decide to quit and go home 2 or 3 come your way!!!! ;) :D
Good luck and go kick some more butt!!!!
Thinking of you! xxx
Kick their butts Kim!! We are here rooting you on!
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Originally Posted by Mad Mags Moo
That is sooooo true. :) I'm going to keep the positive thoughts going
out for you for as long as needed.I am so happy that things are starting
to look up for you. :)
I'm baaaacck! The test was as boring as I thought it would be. Then they threw me a curve by having SAT type analogy questions :eek: I HATE those things, and get them wrong 9 times out of 10.
Anyone know this answer?
Horse is to mule as obedient is to ____
A) dog
B) whip
C) bad
All I know is that mules are hybrids of horses and donkeys. So what in thse choices makes for hybrid of obedient???
I have to go back yet again to take the computer test. The guy forgot I was coming and had a very important meeting to attend. Thats ok, that gives me a few days to try and figure out how to do the AutoCAD function expects me to know! :D
I would go with "bad."
AutoCAD function is pretty easy to pick up A lot of city colleges teachQuote:
Originally Posted by catnapper
adult classes in it.
I usually love questions like that, what this one is wierd. Bad would be the
only choice available.
Man- I have NO CLUE!!!! LOL.. Okay related to horse, so obedient is to ... whip??? good grief- good I didnt take that test.. lol... Well we are pulling for you, no answers but we have plenty of prayers and well wishes here..Quote:
Originally Posted by catnapper
Originally Posted by catnapper
Anyone know this answer?
Horse is to mule as obedient is to ____
A) dog
B) whip
C) bad
All I know is that mules are hybrids of horses and donkeys. So what in those choices makes for hybrid of obedient???
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Obedient defined: obeying or willing to obey
Hybrid defined: anything of mix origin. Offspring of two aniamals or plants of different varieties.
Bad comes to mind but dont have a reason :eek:
What happened to "non of the above"
What a confusing question! I'm so happy about your interview, Kim ... I'm sure you will do great!
Hugs,
Kim
Well, I finally got a good night's sleep and was able to play on the computer for a bit this morning figuring out the finctions they want me to know. Still have NO idea what it does or why its important, but I have figured out how to USE it! LOL
I also downloaded a 30 day trial version of AutoCAD 2006 because the interview I have this morning expects me to have experience on that version. I have been sitting here with my jaw in my lap with how cool some of the new things are. A lot of it is stuff I have said "I wish it could do this" and now it does! So now if they plop me in front of a computer and ask me to draw for them, I won't be saying "wow!" and "how cool!" I can act like I know what I'm doing, especially since I told them I have experience on 2006... now I technically do ;) Also, its pretty much exactly like I'm used to with AutoCAD 2004, only a little bit more powerful with cool new functions. And probably 90% of the new functions will never relate to me and what I do so I'm not going to worry about them.
Wish me luck again! I also feel good about this job, though not as positive about it as the one I went for on Wednesday.
My husband uses AutoCad all the time in his job as a engineer. If you need help with the program I am sure he would be happy to help you..
Got you question done? Good....gert those business cards too!
By the way...my reasoning on the question....horse and mule are both animals....obedient and bad are both behaviors.....
Oh very good!! lol..Quote:
Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
I missed this the first time around. Two job interviews! Great! :D Hope you get the one you like best!
If you've used AutoCad before you should be able to pick up the new version pretty soon. :)
Good luck!!
Oh my goodness! I just got back from this second company and REALLY hope I get this job. It was such a cool place and the people seem great.
Its completely different than anything I've ever done. Its all custom designed wood or metal walls and ceilings like you'd see in airports, colleges, business, etc. The guy said that most people take 2 or 3 years to learn and feel comfortable with everything. It seems more like engineering than design and thats exciting to me.
There's going to be a lot of overtime and they pay for overtime, so the base salary looks smaller than what I'd expect a job of this nature to have, but with overtime the paychecks should look and feel pretty darn nice! :D
They described as high stress with tight deadlines. Yet, I want that job!!!
Two interviews in one week: one that I really feel I have the job, the other is 50/50 - they told me its between me and one other person. It looks like Santa is bringing me a job, I just have to wait til after the 25th to get it! :D
Got the business cards and already sent out emails thanking them for their time and the opportunity :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
And I forget how I answered that question. I was impressed I remembered the choices once I got home! LOL
Well, I must have answered all my questions right because I go back to the first company for my 3rd interview tomorrow! :D
I ran out of interview worthy outfits so I braved the mall this afternoon and found a gorgeous ivory sweater and grey tailored pants for $30 total. I splurged $9 on a multi strand of faux pearls. I feel confident I have this job - I better after spending all the time and money going for it! :p
I have not heard from the second job yet. I weas really hoping I would. My brother coincidentally knows the company's old hiring manager very well.... in fact this guy was going to help me with my job hunt. I wonder if he still has influence with the company now that he's gone; would it hurt to have him call the company and put in a good reference? There's just something about this company that makes me WANT the job. Its a lower base salary and presented as more stressful, but it sounds so challenging yet rewarding that I pray I get that job.
We will pray for you as well- sounds like you are ready! :D
WOO HOO! A 3rd interview! Good luck! :D :D
Good Luck today, Kim. I'm thinking of you.
Good luck today Kim! Sounds very promising!!!!
Thanks for the last burst of wishes guys. I think I did well - the guy told me I did. I think I'd be very happy at this first place. He told me this afternoon that they will most likely make their decision next week. Ugh - a week til I hear! I need a job now! LOL
All I can do now is wait. I'm not good at waiting. Now I also feel a bit depressed because I've done all I can. I've sent out thank you notes, said what I could to represent myself, and its just a waiting game to see if either of these jobs comes forth with an offer. I don't know what I'll do if neither of them make an offer :(
Ok, you have to wait but we are sitting there with you, keeping fingers and paws crossed. :)
Good luck, Kim! I'm sure you did great in your interviews! ;)
Ack! This is KILLING me!
Company #1 said they'll make their decision after the 3rd and Company #2 said before the 1st. Today is the last business day to make that decision before the 1st? Will I hear today?
I had a nightmare last night where I dreamt that I did NOT get the first job and I kept walking around crying and praying I got the second job. I woke up before I found out if I got the job or not. But I remember distinctly reading my "evaluation sheet" where they rated me on a scale of 1-10 and I kept thinking, "What!?! A 5 for that?!" and I remember they deducted points because I declined a drink when I first got there (both companies asked if I wanted coffee or anything and both times I said I was fine). Funny things the mind conjures up while asleep.
Yes, today would be last business day for Company #2's time line. If you havent heard by end of today, close that file.Quote:
Originally Posted by catnapper
I'm not out yet! I just got an email from the second job appologising for not getting back to me earlier, that the people who were supposed to make the decision were out of the office all last week. WHEW! They said I should know early this week, and the other company said I should know after tomorrow.
This is driving me crazy. I can handle a "no, we're looking for someone else with different (fill in the blank)" but to know they are seriously considering me and I could possibly have a job by friday.... well its overwhelming. My emotions are all over the place. One minute I'm 99% sure that I have one or the other job (or both!), the next minute my battered confidence swears I won't be offered either job.
I'm going to be out a lot this morning just so I'm away from the phone and email. If I don't leave, I'll be obsessively checking to see if either company calls or emails. Its logical that if they call at all today that it won't be til later this afternoon, after they've all had an opportunity to meet and discuss who they want to hire.
*Sigh*
Well, I am right here waiting with you!
Anything, yet, Kim?? I've been trying to keep up with this, but haven't seen anything. My fingers are crossed for you.
Logan
I know it is terribly frustrating. Just try to tell yourself, "the best things in life are worth waiting for"! ;)